Digital Transformation of Small and Medium Enterprises: Aspects of Public Support

Rupeika-Apoga, Ramona; Bule, Larisa; Petrovska, Kristine

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“…Digitalization of enterprises, especially those in the small and medium sector, is currently one of the most important elements of the economic policy not only for the CEE countries, but also for the entire EU-27, which was further strengthened by the pandemic caused by the SARS coronavirus CoV-2 [60,61]. Digitalization is not only about implementing modern technologies, but also about modernizing the Internet infrastructure and investing in digital skills and building an open approach to innovation.…”

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The Level of Digitization of Small, Medium and Large Enterprises in the Central and Eastern European Countries and Its Relationship with Economic Parameters

Brodny

Tutak

2022

Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity

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Dynamic changes in the global economy, resulting from the implementation of the Industry 4.0 concept, cover practically all areas of life. They mainly concern companies that need to adapt to these changes as soon as possible in order to face growing competition. The digitalization process is of great significance in this respect, as it requires having appropriate material and personal resources as well as knowledge necessary to implement new innovative solutions. Problems associated with the digitalization of economy are very well understood in the European Union (EU), which makes every effort to ensure the best possible conditions for the implementation of this process in companies in all member states. A special group of these countries belong to Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), the youngest members of the EU. Given this extremely important issue, the paper presents the results of research on the level of digitalization of small, medium and large enterprises in this group of countries (CEE). Their aim was to evaluate the level of digitalization of the studied groups of enterprises and individual CEE countries. It was important to determine digital technologies dominating in particular groups of enterprises and, with the use of non-parametric tests, the influence of the digitalization level on selected economic parameters of particular CEE countries. The research was based on 11 selected indicators characterizing the digital technologies used, infrastructure for Industry 4.0 and personnel training in new technologies. The level of digitalization of individual groups of companies was determined based on the multi-criteria decision-making method (MCDM). In this case, the TOPSIS and VIKOR methods were applied, for which the rankings and levels of digitalization of individual CEE countries were also determined. The entropy and CRITIC methods were utilized to measure the weights of indicators adopted for the study. The whole research was complemented by statistical analyses of the adopted indicators. The results showed a high differentiation in the level of digitalization for individual CEE countries and the studied groups of enterprises. The highest levels of digitalization were reported in Slovenia, Croatia and the Czech Republic. The lowest levels were reported in Bulgaria and Romania. From the point of view of the size of enterprises, the highest levels of digitalization were found in the group of large enterprises, which results from their potential and resources. The results are an important source of information regarding the current state of digitalization in the CEE countries, considering the size of enterprises. This, in turn, should be used when developing strategies for the digital transformation of the CEE countries and the entire EU.

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The Level of Digitization of Small, Medium and Large Enterprises in the Central and Eastern European Countries and Its Relationship with Economic Parameters

Brodny

Tutak

2022

Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity

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“…The same is true for the role of digital transformation, which is a critical component in the advancement and modernization of businesses and the economy. As a result, the phenomenon of digital transformation should be investigated within the context of the MEs (OECD, 2020;Rupeika-Apoga et al, 2022). At the same time, because MEs are more vulnerable to the risks associated with entrepreneurial activities than large corporations, it is clear that this group of businesses requires assistance (Lateh et al, 2017;Mujib et al, 2021).…”

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“…At the same time, because MEs are more vulnerable to the risks associated with entrepreneurial activities than large corporations, it is clear that this group of businesses requires assistance (Lateh et al, 2017;Mujib et al, 2021). For the development and implementation of various support initiatives, a unique approach is required, as is the development of a concept that explains the relationship between the measures used and the results obtained (Nugroho, 2015;OECD, 2020;Rupeika-Apoga et al, 2022). The global economy's development constantly presents new challenges for any business; in recent years, the digital transformation process has been regarded as one of the most important fields (Midgley, 2008;Rudiatin & Hadiwardoyo, 2021).…”

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Strengthening the Capacity of Government Apparatus Resources in Supporting Micro Enterprises to “Go Digital” in the Special Region of Yogyakarta

Fridayani

Chiang

2022

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This research contributes to the current knowledge on public sector support for and digital transformation of micro-enterprises. The goal of this research is to identify the necessary public-sector or government support measures for microenterprises and to provide policymakers with guidance on how to facilitate a successful digital transformation. To accomplish our goal, we conducted qualitative research with an in-depth interview with Yogyakarta micro-enterprises to collect authentic data. As a result, we were able to obtain responses from the local government as well as six sectors of MEs in Yogyakarta that was affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic Crisis, namely culinary, processed industry, creative industry, agriculture sector, fashion, and event organizer. According to the findings of the study, supporting digital transformation with full government support has a significant impact on enterprise success, income generation, and crisis resilience. In terms of assisting with the implementation of going digital, the Yogyakarta government already has a fairly good apparatus capital readiness, such as creating a marketing platform “Sibakul,” providing business consulting facilities to micro businesses in collaboration with an integrated business service center, which includes facilitating things about online business, and collaborating with relevant stakeholders such as regional apparatus organizations, and universities. However, the government’s capacity to support micro-enterprises in the Yogyakarta area still has flaws, including in terms of quality and quantity that are not yet qualified and insufficient, a lack of budget to support going digital, and government officials’ understanding of the importance of technology. Another factor to consider in the development of digitalization is the presence of research and development (R&D), which is currently lacking in Yogyakarta.

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“…The acceleration of digital transformation is the answer to ensuring the movement of productive economic sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic (Kudyba, 2020). Digital technology, through digital transformation, plays a significant role in the future success of various industries, especially the management of MSMEs (Rupeika-Apoga, Bule, & Petrovska, 2022). Moreover, MSMEs with the ability to adapt to their environment will have dynamic capabilities.…”

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Accelerating Digital Transformation during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Model Design for Indonesian MSMEs

Legowo

Sorongan²

2022

Binus Business Review

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The acceleration of digital transformation and business model innovations fundamentally improves business growth and performance. However, the occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic has a significant influence on the insecurity of many business actors, especially Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). There are many efforts to recover the national economy by accelerating digital transformation for MSMEs programs by the government of the Republic of Indonesia. However, the problem arises when the process of accelerating digital transformation in Indonesian MSMEs is considered slow to encourage Indonesia’s National Economic Recovery (PEN as shortened in Indonesian) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research aimed to present a design model for accelerating digital transformation during the COVID-19 pandemic for Indonesian MSMEs. The research applied a descriptive-analytic approach with a qualitative method. Then, the analysis reviewed the content analysis of previous research. The two research models were analyzed. One was from Indonesia, while another one was from outside Indonesia. The results of the model design reveal that the acceleration of digital transformation is influenced by business driving factors and impacts the gaining value from business model innovations. The model of accelerating digital transformation for MSMEs is expected to contribute significantly to supporting government programs and strengthening National Economic Recovery policies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Digital Transformation of Small and Medium Enterprises: Aspects of Public Support

Cited by 49 publications

References 53 publications

The Level of Digitization of Small, Medium and Large Enterprises in the Central and Eastern European Countries and Its Relationship with Economic Parameters

The Level of Digitization of Small, Medium and Large Enterprises in the Central and Eastern European Countries and Its Relationship with Economic Parameters

Strengthening the Capacity of Government Apparatus Resources in Supporting Micro Enterprises to “Go Digital” in the Special Region of Yogyakarta

Accelerating Digital Transformation during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Model Design for Indonesian MSMEs

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